Siri as an interactive pronunciation coach: its impact on EFL learners

Siri as an interactive pronunciation coach: its impact on EFL learners

Alharthi, Saleh Mosleh;
cogent education 2024 Vol. 11 pp. -
49
alharthi2024siricogent

Abstract

AbstractLanguage is a powerful tool that facilitates communication, knowledge acquisition, and negotiation of meaning, but it is a complex skill for English as foreign language (EFL) learners who often encounter various challenges and complexities. Among the critical language skills, pronunciation holds a significant place. As much as it is challenging, many EFL teachers find it necessary to teach it explicitly, so exploring innovative approaches to address this challenge is essential. This preliminary study investigated how Siri, a voice assistant tool, can be integrated with in-class instruction to improve the pronunciation of EFL learners. The study demonstrated that Siri could lead to better learning gains for students than using only in-class instructions and feedback when combined with teacher instructions. Forty EFL learners participated; twenty-five who did not have iPhones compatible with Siri were treated as the control group, whereas fifteen with iPhone devices compatible with Siri were treated as the experimental group. Each group was assigned an experienced English teacher to help give instructions and feedback. The primary data collection method involved students’ reading the assigned tasks, recording, and sending them to their respective teachers and peers for feedback and peer review, respectively. Cohen’s kappa coefficient and independent t-test were used to analyze the data. The results showed that Siri improved the students’ pronunciation skills more than in-class instruction.

Citation

ID: 280974
Ref Key: alharthi2024siricogent
Use this key to autocite in SciMatic or Thesis Manager

References

Blockchain Verification

Account:
NFT Contract Address:
0x95644003c57E6F55A65596E3D9Eac6813e3566dA
Article ID:
280974
Unique Identifier:
Network:
Scimatic Chain (ID: 481)
Loading...
Blockchain Readiness Checklist
Authors
Abstract
Journal Name
Year
Title
5/5
Creates 1,000,000 NFT tokens for this article
Token Features:
  • ERC-1155 Standard NFT
  • 1 Million Supply per Article
  • Transferable via MetaMask
  • Permanent Blockchain Record
Blockchain QR Code
Scan with Saymatik Web3.0 Wallet

Saymatik Web3.0 Wallet